Report: At Least 41 Killed as Syria Shells Protesters in Rastan

According to a human rights lawyer familiar with the situation, a pro-democracy protest in the Syrian town of Rastan on Tuesday was attacked by the military, with tank shells raining down on protesters in the town’s center.

Naturally, the protesters were none too impressed by the releases, which were clouded by the continued violence against the crackdown. Activists say they believe the amnesty is an attempt to curry favor internationally more than a serious attempt at reform. Until the killings stop it would be difficult to dispute that point.